Home project costs in Las Vegas, NV
Every project we cover, priced for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas area is 100.2 against 100 for the US, which puts Las Vegas 78th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.3. BLS counts roughly 1,136,960 jobs here.
In Las Vegas, 8 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 24 below, and 6 are level with it. The biggest premiums are kitchen backsplash (+3%), French drain (+3%) and tile flooring (+3%); the biggest discounts are metal roof (−8%), gutters (−7%) and roof replacement (−6%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Las Vegas Air Terminal, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 39°F, a July average high of 104°F and 4 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are February through May and October through November; for exterior installation, they are October through May.
What local trades earn in Las Vegas
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.36 | $23.19 | $30.14 | $22.66 | 1.02 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.25 | $29.99 | $39.81 | $29.12 | 1.03 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $27.58 | $30.73 | $38.90 | $28.78 | 1.07 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.78 | $28.70 | $42.13 | $30.67 | 0.94 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.73 | $29.26 | $35.51 | $27.41 | 1.07 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.26 | $34.08 | $46.72 | $30.38 | 1.12 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $24.55 | $30.55 | $47.23 | $26.77 | 1.14 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.06 | $23.94 | $30.58 | $26.65 | 0.90 |
Concrete & paving in Las Vegas
The 7 jobs here average level versus the US in Las Vegas, from −3% (paver patio) to +2% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Las Vegas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Las Vegas | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
| Concrete driveway cost in Las Vegas | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,450 | +2% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Las Vegas | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Las Vegas | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
| Paver patio cost in Las Vegas | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Las Vegas | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Las Vegas | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | +1% |
Decks & outdoor in Las Vegas
The 2 jobs here average level versus the US in Las Vegas, from −1% (wood deck) to level (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Las Vegas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Las Vegas | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Composite deck cost in Las Vegas | 300 sq ft | $12,100 – $24,200 | level |
Building & additions in Las Vegas
Across these 2 projects, Las Vegas averages −1% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at level and home addition lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Las Vegas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Las Vegas | 576 sq ft | $28,800 – $57,900 | level |
| Home addition cost in Las Vegas | 300 sq ft | $37,700 – $76,400 | −1% |
Doors & windows in Las Vegas
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Las Vegas, from −4% (window replacement) to −1% (storm door).
| Project | Size | Las Vegas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Las Vegas | 1 door | $700 – $3,650 | −1% |
| Storm door cost in Las Vegas | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door cost in Las Vegas | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement cost in Las Vegas | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Las Vegas | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
Fencing in Las Vegas
The 4 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Las Vegas, from −3% (aluminum fence) to level (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Las Vegas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Las Vegas | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | −1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Las Vegas | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,950 | −2% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Las Vegas | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,200 | level |
| Aluminum fence cost in Las Vegas | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −3% |
Roofing & exterior in Las Vegas
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Las Vegas, from −8% (metal roof) to −2% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | Las Vegas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Las Vegas | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $11,700 | −6% |
| Metal roof cost in Las Vegas | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Gutters cost in Las Vegas | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Las Vegas | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,700 | −2% |
| Attic insulation cost in Las Vegas | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Las Vegas
Across these 5 projects, Las Vegas averages +1% against national midpoints. Kitchen backsplash is highest at +3% and kitchen remodel lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Las Vegas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Las Vegas | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,000 | level |
| Shower pan cost in Las Vegas | 1 pan | $950 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Las Vegas | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,800 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Las Vegas | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,400 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Las Vegas | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +3% |
Landscaping & drainage in Las Vegas
Across these 5 projects, Las Vegas averages −1% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +3% and retaining wall lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Las Vegas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Las Vegas | 60 linear ft | $620 – $2,150 | +3% |
| Retaining wall cost in Las Vegas | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,800 – $13,000 | −3% |
| Sod installation cost in Las Vegas | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Las Vegas | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,900 – $9,800 | −2% |
| Inground pool cost in Las Vegas | 450 sq ft | $35,500 – $111,000 | −2% |
Flooring & interior in Las Vegas
The 3 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Las Vegas, from −4% (laminate flooring) to +3% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Las Vegas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Las Vegas | 500 sq ft | $5,400 – $12,200 | −2% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Las Vegas | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,750 | −4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Las Vegas | 200 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,100 | +3% |
Las Vegas against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Las Vegas prices −1% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Lake Havasu City is the lowest at −9% (80 miles) and Riverside the highest at +8% (130 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NVthis page | 100.2 | 96.3 | −1% | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 80 miles | 94.1 | 96.2 | −9% |
| St. George, UT | 110 miles | 97.3 | 96.4 | −8% |
| Riverside, CA | 130 miles | 106.4 | 101.4 | +8% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 175 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 185 miles | 100.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| Visalia, CA | 210 miles | 99.8 | 105.2 | +5% |